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Implementing education policy is crucial for achieving policy goals, and several factors lead to the success or failure of this vital endeavour. Drawing upon a policy document critical review, observational research and in-depth, audio-recorded interviews with 93 participants, this article reports on the key factors that hindered the implementation of the national strategy for the development of higher education (NSDHE) in Yemen; the main factors are the implementers’ lack of information combined with lack of commitment by university leaders; the use of strategy top-down planning; a lack of funding coupled with financial corruption; the absence of an institutional strategy; the presence of eco-political challenges; and a lack of basic infrastructure (e.g., classrooms, teaching aids, offices, and toilets). The article also provides a simple conceptual model for these key factors. The findings offer direct benefits that will help policy formulators and implementers enhance the formulation and implementation of present and future education policies. |
